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Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

At a time of inflationary concerns, just over two in five Canadians not willing to pay more for organic food
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Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Rob Shaw: An NDP political concession to send cancer patients to the U.S. for treatment

Government decision is stunning, but the wait times could not be ignored
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B.C. inflation cools to 4.3% in April: StatCan

B.C. inflation cools to 4.3% in April: StatCan

Province's inflation rate below national rate for first time in a year
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 16, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

OTTAWA — Risk management experts believe the likelihood of a shock that could impair the Canadian financial system has decreased since last year, but concern remains around geopolitical tensions, high inflation, unemployment and household debt burden
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Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Rob Shaw: Anti-racism hotline? The trail has gone cold

Two years after its announcement, the line isn't connected
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Who’s Suing Whom: May 15, 2023

Who’s Suing Whom: May 15, 2023

The latest from the B.C. Supreme Court
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Housing data There are a pair of key reports this week expected on Monday that will help economists gauge the health of the housing market in Canada.
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Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

Comment: Trades training in B.C. needs a major overhaul

B.C. needs to designate more trades as compulsory and eliminate tuition and other fees and costs to develop a highly skilled workforce.
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Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

Top business stories of the week (May 8-12)

From a damning report on BC Housing to Metro Vancouver’s ‘weird’ real estate market
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